Jonas Engel: alto saxophone, clarinet, modified p-trumpet
Asger Thomsen: double bass
Based on free-form stream-of-consciousness improvisations with a focus on otherworldly sounds and fragmented gestures, the duo have come together to explore the outer limits of the acoustic potential of traditional instrumentation through preparation and self-developed instrumental technique.
In 2023 they released their debut album ‘Kölschner’ and in the summer 2024 they will release their next album ‘Brutage’ recorded on a tour throughout Germany, France, and Spain.
“Kölschner highlights the deep listening method of Engel and Thomsen and the thoughtful way that they become one sonic entity, fragile, mysterious and captivating.“
Eyal Hareuveni, salt-peaunuts.eu
Kölschner is a new live album featuring German reedist Jonas Engel and Danish double bassist Asger Thomsen. The two have been working together in many projects but this is the first published statement as a duo.
Recorded live in Cologne 2022
Released November 9, 2023